China3D printingNet February 20th, Binder jet 3D printingMachine OEM ExOne will develop portable equipment for the US Department of Defense (DoD) after winning a $1.6 million contract with the US Department of Defense (DLA)3D printingfactory.
The “sturdy3D printingThe “pod” will be contained in a standard 40-foot shipping container. It contains everything the armed forces need to solve the problem of field parts production, and can be transported by land,Ocean,nullDeploy. To help accelerate the development of the factory, ExOne is working with materials engineering company Dynaovas and mold maker Applied Composites.
ExOne CEO John Hartner pointed out: “Binder jet 3D printingBecause of its fast speed, material flexibility and ease of use, it has become a key manufacturing technology in military applications.We are happy to work with the U.S. Department of Defense and other partners to make our3D printingThe aircraft is more rugged and durable in the military, which will also benefit our other manufacturing customers. Most importantly, we know that in the years from now, our technology will play an important role in quickly meeting critical needs. “
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Most of the funds in the contract will be used to improve the existing commercial use of ExOne3D printingThe durability of the machine. This will improve their adaptability under various harsh operating conditions and better prepare for on-site deployment.
The company will also develop a special military version for one of the industrial binder injection systems. The system will have a unique body style and upgrade features that can be converted into a military-grade manufacturing engine. ExOne says it will be able to3D printingThe company’s complete set of more than 20 additive manufacturing powders, including ceramics and metals.
Part of the funds will also be used to simplify the development of ExOne through software and training programs 3D printingThe use of technology, so that the pod can be used with little technical knowledge.In addition to sturdy and durable3D printingOutside the machine, the portable factory will also contain fully functional3D scanningAnd printing preparation station, curing oven, third-party fiber reinforced composite3D printingMachine, even compression molding station.
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Independent portable supply chain
The ultimate goal of the pod is to help support war zones, disaster relief missions, and other remote operations that may cut off the conventional supply chain link.The military team will be able to conduct on-site when needed3D printingSpare parts, thereby reducing logistic costs and downtime in potential crisis situations from weeks to days or hours.
Since the parts library can be stored digitally, the pod will not need to carry cumbersome inventory.In the event that digital files are not available, the pod will allow military personnel to3D scanningThe physical version of the part, or just use the CAD-capable PC stored in the pod preparation station to design a brand new assembly.
Across the Netherlands, the Dutch Navy has recently proposed similar ideas to improve its on-demand spare parts manufacturing capabilities. The Navy has developed the so-called Additive Manufacturing Container for Defense (AMCOD), a type of frigate equipped with high-performance INTAMSYS 3D printingMachine transportation container. Each container is equipped with air conditioning, ventilation equipment and uninterrupted power supply (UPS) for the production of polymer parts around the clock.
Elsewhere, the Australian Army used SPEE3D’s WARPSPEE3D additive manufacturing system to conduct field exercises.Using the upgraded machine, soldiers can be exposed to extreme temperatures of up to 37°C in a two-week period3D printingSpare parts for end use.
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